TUSD expands emergency child care
TUSD is expanding its day care centers for the children of first responders to include the children of grocery store employees and food bank workers, after the governor announced an expansion to the Arizona Enrichment Centers program, which was created in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Tucson Unified School Districtβs Infant and Early Learning Centers will continue their 50% discount rates, plus waiving registration and supplies fees until June 30.
The district is not receiving financial assistance from the state for this program.
To determine eligibility with TUSD, call the Brichta Center, 2110 W. Brichta Drive, at 225-1100; or the Schumaker Center, 510 N. Maguire Ave., at 731-5210.
The Arizona Enrichment Centers program will also continue to offer prioritized care and scholarships to eligible families through the end of July.
For more information, go to arizonaenrichmentcenters.az.gov.
National Merit Scholars are named
Eight Southern Arizona Arizona students have been named winners of 2020 National Merit Scholarship $2,500 awards.
The Southern Arizona winners include Quinn Agnew and Aerin McQuillen from University High in TUSD; Haseeb Irfan and Mira Raju from Catalina Foothills High School; Leah McCarthy from Basis Tucson North; John St. Louis from Basis Oro Valley; Derrick Silva from Real Salt Lake Academy High School; and Anna Miles from Benson High School.
The winners were selected from a pool of 15,000 finalists nationwide based on having the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies, a news release said.
This year more than $30 million in scholarships will be awarded to about 7,600 students.
The first round of 1,000 recipients was announced on April 22 and the next two rounds will be announced on June 3 and July 13.
Photos: Racing returns to Tucson Speedway
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A Legends car runs through the No. 2 turn and the last rays of daylight during a practice session at Tucson Speedway as the track opens for the first time since COVID19 closures, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz. Racing is expected to take place next weekend.
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The flagman drops the green for the drivers on the track, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz., to start their practice laps at Tucson Speedway, the first action on the oval since COVID19 closures.
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Hornets driver Tish Hiestand glances upward while she and her crew sort out her car for a practice run at Tucson Speedway, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz., the first time the oval's been open since COVID19 closures began several weeks ago.
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Driver Dylan Jones begins to back his car out of the team's work area to head out for a practice run at Tucson Speedway, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Legends racer Bradley Erickson bides his time in line with other drivers waiting to clear inspection at the beginning of a practice session at Tucson Speedway, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Jacob Corneliusen and his crew work to get his car up to snuff in the inspection area, as drivers get to test the track for the first time since COVID19 restrictions at Tucson Speedway, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Crew chief Chad Mannor helps ease driver Bill Engle and his car out of the trailer for a practice session at Tucson Speedway, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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A sculpture in turn one stands over drivers taking practice laps at Tucson Speedway, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz., as the oval opens up for the first time since COVID19 closures,
